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Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

Pediatrics residency program in Neptune, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3203311134
Program director
Taylor Olian
Location
Neptune, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
801
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Neptune, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 801 applications and invited about 24.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
24.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates34%
  • US IMGs28%
  • Non-US IMGs16%

Demographics

  • Women81%
  • Men19%
  • White41%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Taylor Olian
Program coordinator
Carol Lynn Capizzi
Coordinator phone
(732) 776-4454
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

Department of Pediatrics 1945 State Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07754 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 44% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offers 10 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program received 801 applications and interviewed about 24.5% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Pediatrics 1945 State Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07754. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Taylor Olian. The program coordinator, Carol Lynn Capizzi, is the usual contact for application questions.

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